I have had problems with my pick-up since day-1.my rotors were warped from the beginning(this being a brand new vehicle). There was a rattling noise from my engine; I thought were the valves. Six years later I found out that it was the catalytic converter. It over heated my engine,transmission, and radiator. I was past my warranty period so it cost me over 3,000 dollars because of a defective catalytic converter. The year before and after my model were on recall,quit puzzling or denial for profit. I am now on my fourth radiator with only 116,000 miles. My transmission had to have major work done on it from the heat caused from the cad plugging up. This caused damage to my radiator,water pump,valves,piston rings,and seals. I have spent thousands of out of pocket dollars because of their defective catalytic converter. I love my truck but I am pissed that a simple part ruined so much of my truck,especially since they recalled the same part in the year prior to mine and the year following. Seems real fishy to me. Also,I don't know if this is an adverse effect or not,but I have been having major problems with my brakes. I have had my calibers replaced twice,my rotors immediately upon purchase,and my rear brake cylinders. All within 116,000 miles. I just replaced my rotors again recently. All of this seems really preposterous to me in the 21st century. I had a 1976 grand prix back in the 1990's and had less problems than this pick-up. I am e-mailing you because I am sick and tired of just taking it. I am tired of corp. Just pushing us americans around. Thank you for your time.
The worst 1998 Dodge Ram Club Cab problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine3
- Steering3
- Airbags2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
Problems by type
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- Engine3
- Steering3
- Airbags2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Dodge Ram Club Cab 13
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number
- Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty
- Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs
- Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts
- Use of Aftermarket Parts
- Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY
- Service
- Valve Body
- 68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$
What 1998 Dodge Ram Club Cab owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram club cab with cooper futura dakota h/t tires, line size 33x/12.5/r15. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact heard a noise coming from the rear passenger side tire. The contact merged onto the shoulder of the road and stopped the vehicle. After inspecting the rear passenger side tire, the contact noticed that the tread of the tire had separated but the tire was not flat. The contact replaced the tire with the spare. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to mail the tire in for further inspection. The dot number was unavailable. The failure mileage of the vehicle at the time of failure was 93,250. The approximate failure mileage of the tire was 4,800.
My 98 dodge ram pick dash is completely falling apart I've seen many other dodge trucks with the same problem the wiring is exposed in the dash and appears to be a safety hazard if you where to be involved in an accident.
Engine would not throttle down almost caused accident. Has happened on three different days beginning 06/17/2006. Currently driving other vehicle until problem is resolved.
Steering wanders.
While passing a van on 4 lane highway was hit by another van that ran stop sign and pushed front end of 1998 dodge club cab p/u into the front seat area. My vehicle was totalled resulting in injuries to myself and step son. Neither air bag deployed. Informed chrysler of accident and the results(injuries) and they more or less laughed at me because the insurance company had already sold my vehicle for scrap. Without the vehicle they said they could do nothing for me. I'm not the only one who has had problems with air bags on this chrysler product. I informed chrysler that I had pictures of the truck but that wasn't sufficient for them. They are sorry people if ths is the way they treat customers and do business.
Durango radial a/t 285/75r16
No deployment of airbag during collision caused consumer to hit head on steering wheel upon impact resulting in a mild concusion. Nlm
Vehicle jumps out of drive gear into neutral during normal driving conditions, due to design of vehicle's v-10 which is so heavy causing the frame to flex and the transmission is designed with no "detent" to keep the vehicle in drive (design flaw). Mjs
Fuel sending unit failed. Yh
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Is the 1998 Dodge Ram Club Cab reliable?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Ram Club Cab, 2.0 times a typical Ram Club Cab model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Dodge Ram Club Cab?
Engine and cooling, with 3 complaints. Next is steering (3).
How many recalls does the 1998 Dodge Ram Club Cab have?
No recalls on record.
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